Bad news for any budding Jedi out there: those showing up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens screenings at a certain theater chain won't be able to bring their most prized possessions — lightsabers.

The ban on lightsabers was revealed by Cinemark via posters advertising the December release; in small print below information about pre-sale for The Force Awakens is the legend, "Star Wars costumes are welcome. However, no face coverings, face paint or simulated weapons (including lightsabers/blasters) will be allowed in the building."

Fellow theater chain AMC will be enacting a similar, though more lenient, policy.

AMC's website tells customers, "AMC does not permit weapons or items that would make other guests feel uncomfortable or detract from the movie-going experience. Guests are welcome to come dressed in costume, but we do not permit masks. In short, bring your lightsaber, turn it off during the movie, and leave the blaster and Darth Vader mask at home."

Tough luck for those hoping to channel Darths Vader or Maul, never mind new bad guy Kylo Ren, as they enjoy J.J. Abrams' contribution to the galactic movie franchise. But the restrictions highlight an increased awareness of security issues in theaters following shootings at screenings of The Dark Knight Rises in 2012 and this summer's Trainwreck.